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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.28, 630.23 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.28, 630.23 and 403.99 is: 558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.28 : 630.23 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.28/630.23 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.28x = 630.23 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.28x = 254,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,605.29/456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.00

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